North Nowra Veterinary Hospital

Cathy graduated from Sydney University and worked in the local area before starting her own hospital in North Nowra. Cathy has a particular interest in feline medicine, however enjoys all aspects of small animal medicine and surgery. Cathy has the ability to remember names and faces of clients and their pets she hasn’t seen in awhile like she had just seen them yesterday. This is a great attribute to have as a veterinarian. Along with her business partner Quentin, Cathy is striving to provide the latest treatments and technology available in the support of your animal’s wellness throughout their life stages.

Kristy has been working part-time with us since 2011. She graduated with the University Medal from Sydney University in 1998 and has spent time in small animal hospitals in Darwin, Brisbane and Melbourne before landing at our door. Kristy enjoys all aspects of internal medicine and soft tissue surgery and acupuncture. She can often be found staring down a microscope at various needle biopsies and urine samples we take.

Ashleigh has recently joined the team in June 2016. Ashleigh graduated from the University of Sydney in 2011. Originally from the northern beaches of Sydney, she moved to the south coast after graduating and never left. She enjoys all aspects of veterinary science and getting to know her clients and patients alike. A love of all things surgery and patient management lead to Ashleigh pursuing her Memberships in the Small Animal Surgery Chapter of the Australian New Zealand Veterinary College, which she obtained in 2016. When not at work, Ashleigh enjoys spending time with her friends and family, cooking and heading to the beach.

Julie will greet you when you arrive at reception with her warm and welcoming smile. Julie also organises all of our stock for us and will locate any product you may require. Julie has been with us for more than 20 years and continues to provide the same professional and caring service to our clients and patients.

Amy is our Head Nurse and joined our team in July 2012. She has completed her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing. In the hospital she coordinates the day’s proceedings and makes sure all the animals in her care receive their treatments and medications throughout their stay.”In her spare time she loves riding her horses Cherry and Raffy and spending time with her 2 dogs, Kuta the staffy and Juno the Boston terrier. She also hangs out with Bowie her African Grey parrot and her flock of 25 chickens.

Kirrily joined our team in 2009 as a Kennel hand whilst studying her Certificate IV in Veterinary nursing which she completed in 2012. She has worked as a medical and surgical nurse at both our North Nowra and Jervis Bay practices. Kirrily has a keen interest in animal behaviour and is currently studying to become a Delta Qualified Animal Trainer. At home Kirrily cares for her cockatiel Audrey, bunny rabbit Sherlock, 9 year old Collie X Buddie and her young English Springer Spaniel Tonks. Tonks is currently training in Agility.

Megan joined the team in April 2014 and has 10 years experience as a Veterinary Nurse. She has a keen interest in Endoscopy and Radiology. Working at both our North Nowra and Jervis Bay Hospitals, she enjoys getting to know all our clients and beloved pets. When not at the hospital she enjoys keeping up with her Kelpie Tilly and her menagerie on the farm.

Katie joined the team in May 2014 and comes with 8 years Veterinary Nurse experience. Katie recently moved down from Sydney and enjoys the quiet change from the city. When not in the hospital she loves taking her new Ridgeback Winston to the beach. Katie looks after our website, Facebook, Instagram and marketing for both our locations.

Rhiannon has a certificate 4 in Veterinary Nursing from Yallah Tafe and has been with us for many years now! She love all animals but has a passion for horses and dogs in particular. She has 3 dogs a Kelpie called Nibbles, Panda a Cattle dog and Banjo a shih tzu x. She also has 2 cats Salem and Cleo and not to mention 6 horses that she has with her younger sister. On the weekends she can be found riding bush trails on one of her horses, or at home relaxing with her pets. 

If your cat is staying in our luxury cattery, they will be cared for and pampered by Sue. She has a very caring nature and will look after your cat as if it is her own. She makes sure all our cattery residents enjoy their holiday with us. At home she cares for Plumpkin, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, who she adopted from our hospital.